Hey guys- I was wondering if anybody ever had problems with razor burn. Being italian i am very harry which means i have a 5 o clock shadow. I only shave eod or e3rd day. I am really considering lazer removal. I have a appt. to discuss this with my doctor. I was wondering two things 1) what do u guys do about razor burn(shaving lotions, different types of razors, after shave lotion)? 2) has anybody had there facial hair removed on there face, if so how were the results and i was really interested in the Cost for just the facial area. What did you guys pay?
I’m a pretty hairy guy too, but I like facial hair and always keep a mustache/goattee. And my sideburns come down toward my mouth. I don’t like being clean shaven and only shave every other day. I prefer the rough look and feel.
As for laser hair removal, it can be done on the face and will most likely cost the same as any other area of the body. It just depends on who you go to. And it will take at least six visits and probably more like 10-12. So it can be spendy. Also, this method works best when you have dark hair...and do not tan prior to going! It will intensify the pain. They recommend that you stay out of the sun and let yourself become as white as possible. Then it will be more effective and less painful. I've had it done on my back (I had various patches that annoyed me). I've had about 8 visits, and I could use one or two more to completely get rid of it, but I will need to wait until the middle of winter when I'm no longer as tan as I am now. Hope that helps.
I used to get razer burn just shopping for a blade. Here is the solution:
Use a raw razor or a Schick Protector
Use aveno or barbersol creme, sensitive skin
wash with spectro derm or neutragena oil free acne clenser.
Shave gently and with the grain.
You donot want in grown hairs, so you avoid shaving to close (below the skin, which happens with multi blades and agianst the grain)
thanks guys. natedog- how much do you pay per visit. You say it’s expensive but how much did you pay to have it done.Colin-thanks, But i have to shave agaisnt the grain to get as smooth as possible. I hate shaving and still having stuble.
I actually got a good deal because it was before she did her fee restructuring. I had it done fairly early into her owning the machine. And yes, she is a doctor. She’s a licensed dermatologist and surgeon. My first visit was $300. The second was $150. The third was $80. All treatments following were $50. Her new fee scale is something like $400-600 for 3-4 visits. And you must pay it all at once. So I got in at a good rate. As for shaving, I’ve found the Mach 3 to be great on the face, especially the neck. Use hot water to soften the face and something like Gillette shaving gel. I use the one with aloe for sensitive skin. It helps cut down on irritation.
Here’s a tip: Wet your skin with hot water, then apply moisturizing cream to your face and neck. Then over that add Aveno shave gel, and you’ve now got 3 layers of lubricating agents. Since I’ve been using this combo razor burn has been rare, and I used to get it just looking at a Mach 3!